I am doing fine withOUT using sugar free items. I personally HATE artificial sweeteners. They leave a very bad taste in my mouth and found I would eat/drink anything to lose that bad taste. Therefore eating unneeded calories. So I just stay away from them. I joined WW in late February and as of today, lost 19. 7 pounds. I eat mostly fresh/frozen vegetables, fruits, chicken breast, occasionally pasta. I am also guilty of an occasionally eating A PIECE of salted caramel (whereas, before, I would eat the whole bar or 1/4th of the container). If I want to drink pop, I drink flavored soda water, without sweetners of any kind. I, personally find for myself, that if I totally deny myself of the foods I love, i am more liable to binge eat A LOT of bad foods. It also helps, that I love to eat leafy salads with fat free dressing, and cut veggies for snacks. Also, during the last month, I AM doing more stress eating. So, I will take the slow and steady losses of 1. 5 - 2 lbs a week losses. Good Luck @
pase4118 on your weight loss journey! WE CAN DO IT!